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having weighed the options
[ˈhævɪŋ ˈweɪd ði ˈɒpʃənz]
verb phrase (present participle)
tendo pesado as opções
1.
The act of carefully considering and evaluating multiple choices or alternatives before making a decision
Having weighed the options, she decided to accept the job offer.
Tendo pesado as opções, ela decidiu aceitar a oferta de emprego.
2.
After deliberation and comparison of pros and cons
Having weighed the options, we chose the most cost-effective solution.
Tendo pesado as opções, escolhemos a solução mais econômica.
Synonyms
having considered the options
after deliberation
having evaluated the choices
having compared the alternatives
Antonyms
without consideration
impulsively
hastily deciding
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tendo pesado as opções
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
tendo considerado as opções
Alternative phrasing common in São Paulo
Portugal
tendo ponderado as opções
More formal variant preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
weigh one's options
consider all alternatives
think things through
take everything into account
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